Total glucosides of paeony for rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for a systematic review by Jing Luo, Guo-Yan Yang, Di-Er Jin, Ying-Ze Zhang, Jian-Ming Wang, Wei-Ping Kong, Qing-Wen Tao

“…The methodological quality of each included study will be evaluated using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, and the strength of evidence on prespecified outcomes will be assessed in accordance with the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) approach. Review Manager 5.3 software will be used for data analyses. …”
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An Efficient and Hybrid Deep Learning-Driven Model to Enhance Security and Performance of Healthcare Internet of Things by Muhammad Babar, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Basit Qureshi, Zabeeh Ullah, Fahim Arif, Zahid Khan

“…In this method, we have first considered SDN architecture as a promising solution since it allows for reconfiguration over static network infrastructure and manages the distributed architecture of intelligent H-CIoT networks by keeping the data and control planes apart. …”
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Therapeutic strategies for fungating and ulcerating breast cancers: A systematic review and narrative synthesis by Valentina Zagardo, Mandara Harikar, Gianluca Ferini

“…Background: To identify optimal therapeutic strategies for managing fungating, large or ulcerating breast tumors and highlight existing gaps in the literature. …”
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Efficacy and safety of once-weekly semaglutide monotherapy in a young subject with Prader-Willi syndrome, obesity, and type 2 diabetes: a case report by Elisa Dinoi, Giuseppe Daniele, Giuseppe Daniele, Angela Michelucci, Fulvia Baldinotti, Fabrizio Campi, Piero Marchetti, Stefano Del Prato, Angela Dardano, Angela Dardano

“…The patient was discharged on a basal-bolus insulin therapy managed by his parents due to his cognitive impairment. …”
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Efficacy and safety of first-line nivolumab plus ipilimumab treatment in elderly patients (aged ≥ 75 years) with non-small cell lung cancer by Satoshi Endo, Hisao Imai, Atsuto Mouri, Kasumi Tsukamoto, Kenji Masaki, Kosuke Hashimoto, Yu Miura, Ayako Shiono, Ou Yamaguchi, Junichi Nakagawa, Kyoichi Kaira, Kunihiko Kobayashi, Hiroshi Kagamu

“…Although there was an increased incidence of pneumonitis, the treatment was manageable and presented as a viable treatment option. …”
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Effect of Financial Literacy on the Profitability of Small-Scale Enterprises in Rubaare Town Council Ntungamo District. by Tugumisirize, Fiona

“…To achieve the objectives, the primary data was gathered by issuing a set of structured questionnaires to a sample population of 133 owners/managers of SSEs that have their own businesses in Rubaare Town Council. …”
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Digitisation and Preservation of Cultural Heritage Artefacts in Cultural Centres in Uganda: A Case Study of Igongo Museum and Cultural Centre, Mbarara. by Twesigye, Christopher

“…This is exacerbated by inadequate knowledge and skills among staff who manage the materials.…”
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Outcome of Different Preemptive Analgesia Modalities in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgeries: A Prospective Randomized Study by Narendra Vaidya, Gourav S. Pawar, Anup P Gadekar, Nilesh A. Patil, Pravin Rameshrao Kutemate, Mohit Kolhapure

“…The use of preemptive analgesia (PA) is still a controversial topic; however, still, it has managed to prevent altered pain perception and pain amplification after surgery. …”
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The Safety and Efficacy of Chemical Pleurodesis Agents in Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusion Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital by Venkateshwaran Kathamuthu, Rajeshkumar Balakrishnan, Saravanavasan Rajendran, Prabhakaran Rathinam

“…Most of the adverse events were mild to moderate and were evenly distributed in all groups and could be managed conservatively.…”
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Attitudes of healthcare workers at a District in KwaZulu-Natal regarding institutionalisation of antimicrobial stewardship by Andile P. Dlungele, Lehlohonolo J. Mathibe

“…That is, 33% (n = 16), 28% (n = 14), 25% (n = 12) and 14% (n = 7) were nurses, pharmacists as well as pharmacist interns, medical practitioners and healthcare managers, respectively. Eighty percent (n = 40; median score 5, interquartile range [IQR] 4–5) and 67% (n = 33; median score 4, IQR 3–4) of participants felt that they had a key role in reducing antibiotic resistance; and good knowledge of antimicrobials as well as AMS programmes, respectively. …”
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Long-term antibody responses to COVAXIN and COVISHIELD vaccines in rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy control population – A cross-sectional study by Vijaya Prasanna Parimi, Anand Pyati, Madhavi Eerike

“…It often requires treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to manage symptoms and prevent progression. The study investigates the long-term antibody responses to COVAXIN and COVISHIELD vaccines in RA patients. …”
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Pengukuran Kesadaran Keamanan Informasi Pegawai: Studi Kasus PT Meshindo Jayatama by Abdul Gofur, Rizal Fathoni Aji, Heri Kurniawan

“…Hasil wawancara dengan Presiden Direktur dan Manager Teknologi Informasi (TI) PT Meshindo Jayatama menyatakan bahwa telah terjadi serangan seperti Phishing dan Malware sebanyak 26 kali ditahun 2023. …”
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GENDER AND AGE SPECIFIED PREVALENCE OF OSTEOPOROSIS ANDOSTEOPENIA IN AN APPARENTLY HEALTHY PAKISTANI POPULATION by Zuneera Akram, Fatima Zahra, Rehana Perveen, Muzammil Hussain, Aisha Noreen, Maryam Inayat, Sobia Akhter, Usman Ghani Farooqi

“… Objective: It is a crucial to understand the pattern of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in a population to prevent and manage the complication of osteoporosis along with diagnosis. …”
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Improving the Utility, Safety, and Ethical Use of a Passive Mood-Tracking App for People With Bipolar Disorder Using Coproduction: Qualitative Focus Group Study by Laurence Astill Wright, Matthew Moore, Stuart Reeves, Elvira Perez Vallejos, Richard Morriss

“…Principally, people with BD wished to use this novel technology to aid them in self-managing their BD with greater insight and a better understanding of potential triggers. …”
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Sodium dichloroisocyanurate: a promising candidate for the disinfection of resilient drain biofilm by Abbie Martin, Natasha Doyle, Tom F. O'Mahony

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Treatment Interruption and Regimen Change in Firstgeneration versus Second-generation Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors used as First-line Therapy for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia by Melea A. Ward, Gang Fang, Kristy L. Richards, Christine M. Walko, Stephanie R. Earnshaw, Laura E. Happe, Susan J. Blalock

“…**Background:** Research has shown that treatment interruptions are associated with worse failure-free survival in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML); however they are commonly used in clinical trials to manage adverse events. **Objectives:** This study assessed the comparative rates of treatment interruption and regimen change between patients initiating first-line therapy with a first-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor (1GTKI) imatinib versus second-generation TKI (2GTKI), dasatinib or nilotinib, for the treatment of CML in clinical practice. …”
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An Alternative Model of Care for the Treatment of Adolescent Athletes with Extension-Based Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study. by Mitchell Selhorst, Richard Rodenberg, Nick Padgett, Anastasia Fischer, Reno Ravindran, James MacDonald

“… # Purpose The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the viability of a physical therapist guided functional progression program to manage low back pain (LBP) in adolescent athletes.…”
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Effectiveness of a novel amine + zinc + fluoride toothpaste in reducing plaque and gingivitis: results of a six-month randomized controlled trial by Dutmanee Seriwatanachai, Terdphong Triratana, Petcharat Kraivaphan, Norbert Huber, Tilo Poth, Luis R. Mateo, Melissa Stellitano, Yun-Po Zhang

“…Clinical relevance These results suggest that daily use of amine + zinc + fluoride toothpaste can provide a significant improvement in managing plaque accumulation and bleeding associated with gingival inflammation especially for patients experiencing gingivitis. …”
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The A to E (ABCDE) Pit Crew Model: A Novel Approach to Team Based Care of Critical Patients in the Prehospital Setting by Ayanna Walker, Adam Oswald, Jessica Wanthal, Christine Van Dillen, Cherian Plamoottil, Parth Patel, Maria Tassone, Latha Ganti

“…The interventional group also felt more confident managing a beta blocker overdose than the nonintervention group (p.007). …”
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Investigation of customized total knee implant with articular cartilage under loading conditions using finite element analysis. by Shady A Alshewaier, Mohamed Yacin Sikkandar, Ali Ahmed Ali Almakrami, S Sabarunisha Begum, Ahmad Alassaf, Ibrahim AlMohimeed, S Meenatchi Sundaram, Dheeraj Poojary, Natteri M Sudharsan, Eddie Y K Ng

“…Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint disease predominantly affecting the elderly and is often managed through knee replacement surgeries. West Asians, who frequently engage in activities involving bending and kneeling during their prayers, tend to exhibit distinct bone anatomy compared to the Caucasian population. …”
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